/ Complaints

Last updated on 13/6/2017 09:25:58 AM

If you think that a police officer or member of police staff has behaved incorrectly or unfairly, you have the right to make a complaint.

People who work in the police service should behave appropriately at all times. Expectations about the behaviour of both police officers and members of police staff are set out in their respective Standards of Professional Behaviour. These expectations include requirements to:

Act with honesty and integrity, fairness and impartiality

Treat members of the public and their colleagues with respect

Not abuse their powers and authority

Act in a manner that does not discredit or undermine public confidence in the police service

If you feel that someone working for the police has not met these standards, you can make a complaint. These types of complaints are dealt with under the Police Reform Act 2002.

These forms should not be used for crime reporting.

If a crime is in progress or you are in immediate danger please call 999. Call 101 in all other circumstances.